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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-21
All want Cartridges.

LONDON, Feb. 2o.-Five European gov
ernments have applied to English firms for
tenders for supplying several million car
tridgeS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-21
Scraps of Sports.

Perhaps the gauziest piece of hippodroming
yet inflicted upon gullible public was the
contest for the "colored middle-weight cham-
pionship'' at the Comique, Minneapolis FRI
day night. The "Black Strap, Of Philadel-
phia,'' turned out to be Billy Young, novice
whom the Pearl had once before knocked
out. The genuine BLACK Strap is a colored
boxer of some pretensons, and last week
was an attraction at Clark's Olympic, Phila-
delphia. The use OF his name and the an
nouncement that the championship contest
was to be for $3.50 constituted one of those
fakes which do not reflect any credit upon
the management of the place OF amusement
at which it took place.
The Bostons have larger number of play
ers in their regular team than they ever had
before, embracing twenty names, viz: Daily,
Cunning, O'Rourlse, Tate Murphy, catehers:
Radbourn. Stemmeyer, Bufinton, Conway,
Madden, pitchers; Morrill,, first base; Bur-
dock Higgins, second base; Nash, third base;
Wise, short stop; Hornung, Johnston, Poor
man, Sutton, Wheelock, outfelders
Joe Acton is Of the opinion that when Tom
Cannon, now in Australia, runs against big
John CSnnors he will meet with defeat sure.
Connors is said to possess immense strength,
and in England could throw all the men in
his neighborheod with enc hand.
It sounds rather ridiculous to read OF
Mervine Thompson being matched to fight
Brady, Of Buffalo, or any one else who knows
how to put up his hands. Anyone who saw
him fight Hadley last year will wonder at his
pretensiOns to being pugilst.
AS all of the Southern clubs are in favor OF
beginning the champion season on the 18th OF
April, instead of the 1st of May, it is proba-
BILE that the season will open on or about the
former date.
Arrangements are pending for match be-
tween Klllen and Kilrain, to occur at Phila-
delpha in March.
Sbeedy has refused Barnum's offer of $40, :.
900 for Sullivan next season.
La Blanche may so to Omaha to meet Jack
Hanley.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-21
Returned to Warrington.

FORT MONROE, Va, Feb. 2O.-Postmas-
ter General Villas returned to Washington
tonight. His wife and daughter remain
here,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-21

Union hotel and built Congress Hall. He
had held the prominent county offices of
sheriff and supervisor and represented this
district in the Forty-third and Forty-fourth
congresses.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-21
For the world. Ch a M pionship.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21.-The six-days'
go-as-you-please walking match for the dia.
mond belt and the championship of the
world opened at the Elite rink at 1890
this morning, in the presence of about
5000 people. There were forty starters.
among them being Anton Strokel (the win
ner of the recent seventy-two-hour race(,
George Noremac, Frank Hart, Robert
Vint, Peter Panchot, Chris Faber. James
Alberts. G. D. Graham (the Niagara
Falls barrel MANI, Lawrence Donovan
(the bridge jumper), and George
Tilly. John Hughes, who was entered, did
not start. Hart, colored, was the first to
score a mile, the time being little less
than minutes. Alberts came in imme-
well punched.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-21
EUROPEAN RABBITS.

Commissioner Coiman Thinks Con-
gress Might Prevent Their Intro
auction.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-Commissio ner
Colman. OF the department of agriculture,
has prepared a letter. in which he says.
For some time past the press Of the coun-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-21
Leaves the CanndIam Pacific.

WINNIPEG, Man. Feb. 90. Still an
other Canadian Pacific man has decided to
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
DROWN ED.
The Body of Charles johnson Found
YESTERDAY.

The body of a man was found in the wator
near the rolling mills by section hand or
the bosson q Maine railroad yesterday after
noon, and upon investigation the remains
were identified as those of Charles johnson
whose disappearance was mentioned some
time ago The place where the bodv wa !
found is on the shore of the creek bv tbe
rolling mills. The body was evidently car
ried TO this spot by the tide and had been in
INC water number of weeks. The remains
were pauiy decomposed, and the coins found
~ 'ne pockets OF the clothing bore signs of
having been in the water long time. being
thickly coated with rust. Coroner Dennis
IoDin was notified Immediately after the
discovery of the body and took it in charge.
Later jury was impanelIed, who will view
the remains this forenoon and hold an in
quest at o'clock in the afternoon.
Johnson was seafaring man and had
boarded with Mr.. Amos H. Bracey on Clark
street He was abont 40 years old and un-
married. Some weeks ago johnson went
out IN the forenoon, telling Mrs. Bracey that
ne was going to the bank to draw some
money and would be back to dinner. He
did not return. and when after two weeks
tne Braceys had heard nothing of their
poarder, they notified the authorities of his
disappearance. johnson had deposit at
the Maine Savings Bank, aud there is n
balance to his credit of about $40. His bank
book was found in his trunk at Mr.. Bracey's.
On the 10th of March, johnson drew $40
from the bank His watch and chain were
found on the body and led to its identified
tion. There was $1.S2 in the pockets. John
son had shipped fer voyage, and the vessel
sailed the day after his disappearance. 1t is
not known where or how he got into the
water, but he was man who occasional ,ly
drank to excess.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The May meeting of the w. C. T. u. will
occur on Friday at 2.30 p. M, at Headquarters,
513 Exchange street.
A special meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Y
nj. c. A. will be held on Friday afternoon al
$50 o'clock. A full attendance is desired.
AT meeting of Longfellow Lodge last
evening William f. Banks was elected a
representative to the Grand Lodge in place
OF Herbert f. Libby, resigned.
I A reception will be given Rev. +. s. Pear
ser.-- -~wpel Mission. Rev. n. T, Bay-
leypls uo9aSullde and there will be remarks
by number of Portland clergymen. Le-
gault's band will furnish music.
The fast express between Portland and
Montreal, on the Grand Trunk, will begin
running for the summer season next Mon
day. The train win leave here at $50 a. m.
and reach Montreal at .. m.
Yesterday morning Mr.. j. Hovey slipped
and fell into the water from a tow boat In
which he was coming up the harbor. Mr.
Hoyey when he fell was in the act of throw
ing line to the steamer Valora and he was
quickly rescued by those on board.
Cherry blossoms appeared May II this
year against May 4th last year, May nth in
1885, May 10th in 1884, May 2Oth in 1885, MAY
10Th in 1882, May 18th in 1881, and May 10th
IN 1850. The season may be considered to be
about week earlier than the average.
The State Cattle Commissioners ouaran-
tined bull yesterday morning in this CITY.
which was on the cars en- route for Water
vile. The animal was shipped from Massa-
chusetts. This action is taken in consequence
Of the prevalence of tuberculosis in Massa-
chusetts.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
Obituary.,

Mr.. Ezra Carter, one of the old and re-
spected citizens of this city, died at his late
residence on Free street at about 10 O'Clock
last night. Mr.. Carter was prominently con-
nected with the growth of Portland and
was widely and favorably known. He was
born in Scarboro April 90 1904, his father
having moved to that place from Concord
N. III. He received his education at Thorn
ton Academy, Saco, and for several wears
was school teacher. He came to Portland
In 1880. He was engaged in the grocery bus-
mess, and later in the book business. being
q member of the firm of Sanborn
d. Carter of this city, and of the firm of
Carter, Sanborn & Bazin of Boston. AT
one time he was an inspector in the custom
house, and during the administration of
President Pierce was collector at this port.
With st. John Smith, John B. Brown and
Elphalet Greedy he was one of the found
ers of the International Bank, now known
as the First National, and for MANY wears
was one OF the directors Of that institution.
On account OF poor health he resigned his
position during the past winter. Mr.. Carter
was prominently connected with many pub-
hc institutions. He was one Of the founders
OF the Young Mems Christian Association.
director of the Gas Company, Widows,
Wood, Provident Aid and several other in
stltutions. He was connected with High
street Church from the time he first came to
the city Mr.. Carter was always a Demo
crit, and prominent member of the party.
He leaves a widow and two daughters.
Elizabeth A. and Sarah r. p, who is the
wifeof.Dr Il. M. Quimby, superintendent
OF tie Insane Asylum at Worcester. The
arrangements for the funeral will be an
nounced hereafter.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The Annual Inspection Shows 1t In
Capital Condition.

The committee on the fire department and
the board of engineers made their annual in
spection Of the department yesterday after
noon. The committee consists of Aldermen
Marks and Wilson and Councilmen Adams,
Peck and McClutchy. All of the buildings
were visited, and the apparatus belonging in
them examined, the result being most salts
factory, and showing the department to be
in frst-class condition. The engineers, fire.
men and drivers were present in their re-
spectiye houses, in full uniform.
Some improvements and additions have
been made during the past year in the de-
partment, and more are in contemplation.
At the house Of engine No. 2, a shed has
been built for the storage Of extra appara-
tus. The committee found house No. Q. to
be in need Of some slight repairs.
The house of company No. 8 is not as well
arranged as some of the other houses, the
horses stalls being at some distance from the
main room. A proposition has been made
by the owner of the adjoining property on
Market street, to exchange some of his land
there for the land on which the rear of the
stable now stands. If this is done, a room
for the horses could be constructed, so that
they could come directly into the main house
behind the apparatus, as is done in the other
houses. The matter will be considered by
the committee.
The committee found the hose house on
Spring street in an unsafe condition. The
tower has settled several inches since last
year and leans to one side. Something
should be done Immediately to put the build
ing in proper shape.
The houses of companies Nos. 1, and 4.
as well as the houses of the hook and ladder
companies and the West End nose company.
wefe found to be in first class condition. The
new and handsome hose wagon purchased by
the last committee is in the house of Engine
No. L.
The committee have under consideration
the adyisability of purchasing Hayes ex-
tension ladder truck. This truck has on it
an extension ladder which is raised by the
machinery on the truck to a height of eighty
feet. The ladder can then be placed against
the side of building ana the truck moved
along SO that the ladder may be brought
near every window in the upper stories of
high structure. The ladder, which is in two
sections, each forty feet long, can be raised
perpendlcularly so as to make double lad
der forty feet in height, from which streams
may be directed against burning building.
AT present there is no ladder in the depart
ment long enough to reach the upper stories
OF some of the buildings in the city Besides
the extension ladder. the Hayes truck car
ries number of ordinary fire ladders. The
committee propose to go to Boston in short
time and examine one of these trucks.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
PERSONAL.

Judge Cleaves is in Washington.
Gov. Bodwell followed the suggestions of
his Arbor Day proclamation by planting be-
tween so and 40 trees.
Major j. A. Smith, of the United States
Engineer Corps, visited Matinicus last week
to look over the location for the proposed
harbor of refuge there.
Rev. r. j. Kyle has resigned his pastorate
at White Rock. The resignation causes
great regret among the members of Mr..
Kyle's church.
1t is said that General Mitchell has had
20 applications for positions on his staff, and
he western part of the State wants a par
tlcularly large number. The appointments
VIII not be made for several days at least.
Bishop Healey and Rev. j. w. Murphy of
Portland were in Augusta, Tuesday, to Sc
lect site for a French Catholic church.
which is to be erected at once. The location
is to be at the North End and has been
about decided upon. There are now about
10 French families in Augusta numbering
800 persons.
Inc Bates faculty are endeavoring to in
duce Prof. Carl Braun, of Bangor. to give
instruction at the college for a course of
twenty days during this term of college.
Some one study would probably be omitted
from the curriculum on each of the classes
and replaced by instruction in entomology
by Prof. Brann.
Wednesday evening A. p. Marble, Ph. d..
Colby '6l, superintendent of public schools
at Worcester, Mass, delivered lecture in
the college chapel at Waterville entitled
Modern education as conducted in the
cities" The lecture was interesting and
will doubtless prove valuable hint to those
OF the students who intend to make teaching
q profession.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
The Workroom of the Associated
Charities.

The ladies who were in charge of the sale
wish to exptess to the editors of the various
newspapers of the city their appreciation of
tnelr kindness In apprizing the public from
time 70 tlme during the winter of their needs
az. ana thelr gratitude for the unstinted liberal
lty In advertising the sale during the past
week. They fully appreciate that there nm
expected success has been largely due to the
fayors received from these sources.
), 1ney also take this opportunity to present
tnelr thanks to Gen. j. j, Lynch for the use
OF his store and to Messrs. Randall and
McAlnster, Lorlng, Short and Harmon: q
r. Jose q Co.; Hooper & Co. Mr.. Beals and
the officers of the Gas and Water Companies
ana the Horse Railroad for the fayors which
all, according to their several abilities. have
granted. The ladies are not unmindful that
the 1air sisters of the churches have contri-
Duted sweets, whose delicacy and flavor win
lnger long In the taste of those who were SO
fortunate as to get bite.
Inc work has progressed most harmo-
niously this winter, and ali who have coloO
Grated with the ladies, either with their
money, time. labor or helpful Suggestions
may congratulate themselves that their
united efforts have brought forth such good
results. e0'N
1t IS easily reckoned that three hundred
ana nifty dollars were taken at the sale, and
that one hundred and fifty dollars have been
lald aside In the Savings Bank as an nest
egg Tor next seasons work, but Portland has
not commercial accountant sufficiently
proficient to compute the aggregate amount
OF cheer and courage, which all the tiny
streams fed at this fountain, have Scattered
IN the dark corners and deSolate homes Of
the CITY, AssocINTED CHARITIES.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12

HOUSE FOR SALE-With good stable
II and poultry house, one acre in garden with
choice fruit buildings new, near church, school,
stores and postofice, very pleasant; price $500; +;
will exchange for city property. Apply 70 w. III.
WALDRON, $50 Middle St., or ID. 5. LIBBY. on
the premises, at Oak HILL SearbOrO. 5-2
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12

EOR sALE-Farm at KennebunkpOrt; con-
IL tains 115 acres, old measurement; cuts 25
tons best Of English hay; good set Of buildings In
good repair; Will be sold at a bargain TO close
Will exchange for house in Portland or Wood
lords: N. 5. GARDINER, No. 40 Exchange
street. ~
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
SUPERIOR COURT.


BEFORE JUDGE BONNEY.
WEDNEsDAY.-John M. Baxter paid a fine of
and seizure " 0N'''
IN another case against him sentence was sus.
pended, he promising to- leave the State In fact
nIs s goods were now being packed. Judge Bonney
told MIN II he was found here again he would be
sant TO Jail upon this Indictment
,,Ss yDnn "a haleIow and john Davis each pleaded not
Octave Lampson of Saccarappa retracted his
plea 81 not guilty to an Indictment charging him
Win breaking and entering the store of Frank
DeCormier at Saccarappa and pleaded guilty
state VS.. Patrick McGoldrick. Indicted for
keeping and maintaining liquor nuisance. After
the evidence for the government was in the County
Attorney stated that the evidence did not come up
70 the lfacts as represented to him and did not
warrant him in asking verdict of the jury; that
altnouRn the place was Shown to be q nuisance
the evidence wholly failed TO connect the respon-
pros ~ " ''OS
G. M. Seiders for State.
nj. 7. Frank for defendant
James Holland aud John Davis filed demurrers
TO nuisance indictments and gave bail for their
appearance from term to term.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
The Fishing Season.

Letters are constantly being written by
anxious fishermen from out of the State, in.
quiring when the ice is expected to go out Of
Moosehead and the Rangeley lakes. Excur-
sion tickets from Boston to the lakes will be
on sale next Monday.
Commissioners Stillwell and Stanley are
in camp at the mouth of the Songo river
waiting for the ice to go ont, to fish for land
locked salmon AS soon as the fish commits
sioners send the word along the line that the
ice is broken up, there will be general
move of sportsmen from all parts of New
England toward the head waters of Sebago
Lake
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12

the first tree to be planted in Maine on this
day was the thrifty oak planted by the four
enterprising youths just after the midnight
clock had struck. 1t was not generally un-
derstood that the ball ground was to be con-
yerted into grove. Imagine then the sur
prise of the early risers and passers-by at
the sight of nine noble pines growing in the
positions last year so well guarded by our
nine
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
The following is the programme

The Aliens Corner Village Improvement
Society observed Arbor Day in an interest
Ing manner. AT 1.30 p M, a large number
OF the members both ladies and gentleman
commenced work in real earnest. The
grounds at the schoolhouse were finished up
In very neat and satisfactory manner. The
association also planted trees, maple and
elms on Gray and Falmouth streets, to the
number of 40 A number of the members
also set trees in front of their own resi-
dences. At 5p. m. fine supper was given
by the lady members. The tables were hand
somely decorated and well filled with choice
eatables. At 8 O'Clock, special meeting of
the Association was held, the meeting was
called to order by the president, Rev. H. A.
Hart. The reports of several special COM
mlttees were read and accepted. Work was
also laid out for the future, and other busi-
ness Of Importance attended to. The follow
ing programme was carried out
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12

EOR SALE = The brick residence Of the late
~ Hon. Chas. Mclaughlin, No. "a Spring, near
places in the city, pleasant neighborhood and cen
tral location; the house Is most substantially
built and Is now In the best OF repair; stable on
street y
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
Real Estate Transfers

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis.
try of Deeds:
Portland-The Maine Wesleyan Board of Edu-
cation to John Sinclair. real estate $340.
Fred s. Morse to jeremiah Lang, real estate,
S766.67.
Deering-The Maine Wesleyan Board of Edu-
cation to John McAlley, real estate, 81 and other
consideration.
Gorham-Charles B. Harding to Elmer Hawkes.,
real estate, $500.
Caseo.Mary S. Berry to Lydia NJ Bean, real
estate, $500.
), Brldgton-Edward Kimball to Edwin r. Chad
bourne, real estate, 5000.
a. oophla Gibbs to Charles B. Gibbs, real estate,
VI and other consideration
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
Bates College.

Names first Arbor Day was happy one
at Bates. In no place in the State, proba-
bly,, was it more completely observed. With
spade, pick and muscle. half hundred
more trees were added to the already goodly
number upon the campus by the students,
who were divided into groups of four. Each
group planted one or more trees. Doubtless
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
Christian Endeavor unlo,

The first meeting under the auspices of the
Christian Endeavor Local Union win m ho
held at the Second Parish Lecture Room this
evening at 7.45 o'clock The Christian En-
deayor Societies Of the city and vicinity are
expected to be present in body. The pub
tic are invited. A business meeting will be
held at the close of the regular service.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
The Erashats

Maine Central trains were running yester-
day as far as Mattawamkeag, but beyond
tnat point the water still covered the track.
When the freshet was at its height about %
miles Of track was under water This. of
course, was not in one place, the track being
submerged at various points between Bangor
and Danforth.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
Portland Longshoremen's Benevo-
lent Society.

at meeting of the P. L. S. B. S., held
May 10th, the following committee was ap-
pointed to look after the business of the So
ciety for the next six months: MP. Con-
roy, Alex. Busby, P. j. Higgins, j. II. Con-
ley, jeremiah Bassett, d. ]. Leonard.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
Runaway Accident.

A horse belonging to Mr.. Stearns ran away
last night, and near the corner of Franklin
and Federal streets collided with the team of
Mr., Edward Smart. Mr.. Smart was thrown
from his carriage and received severe cuts
ABOUT the face, but no serious injuries. The
carriages were considerably damaged.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12

HANCUCh COUNTY.
Two twenty pound salmon were caught at
Bucksport Monday.
RFNNppurr rnrrHsrx-
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT


"
WEDNEsDAY.-UnitedS States by indictment vs.
Roderick Mcdonald for conspirlng with Miranda
son, to obtain pension Illegally. A pension, was
obtained for Miranda A. Richardson as the
widow OF deceased soldier of 1912. 1t appears
ln evidence that since the death of her husband
Richardson, she had remarked a man by the
name OF Davis. Defendant claims not to have
known this fact. Verdict guilty.
George Il. Bird, d. A. Meaher
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
Shooting Affyav.

At Gorham's Corner yesterday noon. Dan
lei Hyde, drew pistol on Timothy Glerman
and after the pistol had missed fire once
succeeded in discharging it in the direction
OIL Gierman. Hyde is evidently not good
marksman for Glerman got off unhurt while
his assailant disappeared to get out of the
way OF the police. No cause is given for the
affray, ''A0
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
Vaughan Street cn,,yc,,

The members of the Vaughan stree. church
rendered their pastor and his wife a pleasant
surprise Tuesday evening, the occasion be.
ing their wedding anniversary A purse OF
greenbacks, and painting from John E,
Dow were presented to them.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
REMNANTS! REMNANTS !!

Extra quality 45 inch Cotton, 1, 2,
1.2 and 3 yard pieces, only 8 1-2
cents yard.
Extra quality 40 inch Cotton, in small
pieces, only 1.2 cents yard.
500 yards 5cent Cheese Cloth in 1 to
Ia yard pieces, only 1-2 cents yard.
Come early and secure better bargains
than can be hoped for one year to come.
The Portland daily press., 1887-05-12
civil servlca ExannlnatIor,

An examination will be held today at the
Custom House of applicants for appoint
ments in the departmental service at Wash
ngton, also in the grades of weigher and
gauger in the customs service. The exam
ination will be conducted by Chief Exam
iner Webster, ..of the Civil Service Commits
sion, assisted by the local board.